Poire à la Beaujolaise with White Wine and Herbs Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 firm pears, peeled and cored
- 1 bottle of dry white wine
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Slotted spoon
- Serving dish

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a large pot, combine the white wine, sugar, honey, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, lemon, and orange. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. Reduce the heat to low and add the pears to the pot. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the pears are tender.

3. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pears from the pot and place them in a serving dish.

4. Increase the heat to high and boil the liquid in the pot for 10-15 minutes, or until it has reduced by half.

5. Remove the cinnamon stick, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, lemon, and orange from the pot.

6. Pour the reduced liquid over the pears in the serving dish.

7. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the pears.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 35-40 minutes
Temperature:
Medium-high heat for boiling, low heat for simmering, and high heat for reducing.
Serving size:
4 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 200
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Protein: 1g
Sodium: 5mg
Sugar: 45g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Red wine can be used instead of white wine.
- Maple syrup can be used instead of honey.
- Dried herbs can be used instead of fresh herbs.

Variations:
- Add a splash of brandy or cognac to the pot for extra flavor.
- Serve the pears with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Use different types of fruit, such as apples or peaches, instead of pears.

Tips and tricks:
- Use firm pears that are not too ripe, or they will fall apart during cooking.
- Make sure the pears are fully submerged in the liquid while simmering.
- To test if the pears are done, insert a knife into the thickest part of the pear. If it goes in easily, they are done.

Storage instructions:
Store leftover pears in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat the pears in a microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.

Presentation ideas:
Arrange the pears on a platter and garnish with fresh herbs or edible flowers.

Garnishes:
Fresh herbs, edible flowers, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.

Pairings:
Serve with a glass of Beaujolais wine or a sparkling wine.

Suggested side dishes:
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a green salad.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the pears are not tender after 25 minutes, continue to simmer until they are.
- If the liquid is not reducing fast enough, increase the heat and stir frequently.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the pears are fully cooked before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.

Food history:
Poire à la Beaujolaise is a classic French dessert that originated in the Beaujolais region of France. It is typically made with red wine, but this recipe uses white wine for a lighter flavor.

Flavor profiles:
This dish has a sweet and slightly tart flavor from the pears, honey, and citrus, with a hint of spice from the cinnamon and herbs.

Serving suggestions:
Serve as a dessert or a light and refreshing snack.

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Region: French

Taste: Fruity, Herbal, Savory, Tangy, Sweet, Aromatic